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Why information officer kept camera rolling even as he fled B.C. wildfire with family

Global News Canada · Published 1h ago
Why information officer kept camera rolling even as he fled B.C. wildfire with family

When Erick Thompson decided he had to flee with his family as a wildfire roared towards Summerland, B.C., around 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, he also knew he had to keep filming.

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Climate and weather events like this can affect communities, infrastructure and local economies.

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Climate and weather events like this can affect communities, infrastructure and local economies.

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